The date of the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed has been moved because of a change to the Formula 1 calendar.

The world-renowned motoring weekend will now take place from June 29 to July 2, 2017, Goodwood confirmed today, December 2, 2016.

The world-famous Goodwood Festival of Speed attracts thousands every year

The new date is because the F1 race in Baku, Azerbaijan, has been moved forward a week and it will allow the F1 teams and drivers to be present to wow the thousands of spectators who turn out at the famous motor circuit.